Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Sex Hormones | Endocrine System
Items (National)
253.8K
NHS Cost
£2.8M
Practices
6,631
Avg per Practice
38
Overview
Medroxyprogesterone acetate is prescribed by 6,631 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 253,769 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,760,314 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Sex Hormones.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14,516
Jun 2026
14,404
Jun 2026
16,568
Jun 2026
15,287
Jun 2026
13,641
Jun 2026
13,471
Jun 2026
11,681
Jun 2026
11,635
Jun 2026
12,225
Jun 2026
11,243
Jun 2026
12,385
Jun 2026
12,383
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 10.2K | 213 | 48 | +24.5% ▲ |
| S | 9,433 | 152 | 62 | +62.1% ▲ |
| BD | 6,668 | 57 | 117 | +205.5% ▲ |
| LE | 6,234 | 114 | 55 | +42.8% ▲ |
| M | 5,884 | 144 | 41 | +6.8% ▲ |
| NE | 5,680 | 122 | 47 | +21.7% ▲ |
| LS | 5,580 | 86 | 65 | +69.5% ▲ |
| PE | 5,407 | 84 | 64 | +68.1% ▲ |
| NG | 5,062 | 119 | 43 | +11.0% ▲ |
| PL | 4,205 | 48 | 88 | +128.7% ▲ |
| OX | 4,179 | 57 | 73 | +91.4% ▲ |
| CV | 4,175 | 89 | 47 | +22.5% ▲ |
| WF | 4,070 | 57 | 71 | +86.4% ▲ |
| NN | 3,936 | 58 | 68 | +77.3% ▲ |
| NR | 3,864 | 69 | 56 | +46.2% ▲ |
| DE | 3,858 | 77 | 50 | +30.8% ▲ |
| E | 3,842 | 104 | 37 | -3.7% ▼ |
| L | 3,820 | 103 | 37 | -3.1% ▼ |
| SK | 3,659 | 65 | 56 | +47.0% ▲ |
| RG | 3,612 | 58 | 62 | +62.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 812 |
| HEATON MOOR MEDICAL GROUP | 444 |
| ST AUSTELL HEALTH GROUP | 402 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Sex Hormones
- Paragraph: Female sex hormones and their modulators
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.